Project Management Design Engineer

ERMIAS TAFESSE

Address: Murphy, TX ***** Mail: ******.********@*****.*** Phone: 817-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated, highly skilled, seasoned and results-driven Aeronautical Engineer with a track record of delivering exceptional value to organizations through a combination of technical expertise and leadership. My experience spans various facets of engineering, including design and development, process improvement, and project management. In my role as a Senior harness install design engineer, I created critical engineering change packages for F-16 harness and bracket installation drawings, contributing significantly to major avionics upgrade programs. I facilitated efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of electrical cable and harness designs into aircraft while maintaining rigorous adherence to safety and quality standards. My expertise extends to Lean Manufacturing practices, where I successfully generated substantial cost savings by implementing process improvements and automation, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Recipient of the AERO STAR AWARD in 2022, recognized for exemplary performance in providing essential engineering support for the successful completion of the F-16 Enhanced Cockpit within the TMP program. Also, a recipient of the BEYA Outstanding Achievement Award for Modern-Day Technology Leadership (MDTL), recognized for the exceptional completion of engineering support on numerous international assignments, as endorsed by the BEYA Committee in 2016. Throughout my career, I've demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and knowledge transfer, supporting the development of less experienced engineers. Currently seeking a Wiring Design and Harness Installation Engineer role. CORE COMPETENCIES

Time Management Problem Solving Communication skills

Project Management Leadership Detail-oriented

Strategic Consulting Engineering Documentation Manufacturing Operations

Technical expertise Materials Management Process Improvement

Organizational skills Quality Assurance Safety & Quality Standards Adherence WORK EXPERIENCE

Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX Mar. 2024 – Aug. 2024 Aeronautical Engineer Staff (Contract)

Accomplished 6-month contract retrofit program assignment by taking full responsibility on harness design requirements for both one and two seat F-16 program.

Completed all major harness modelling tasks on-time including engineering changes while maintaining effective communication with chief engineer office and other prime group leaders on daily basis.

Coordinated with team leaders to identify issues early to support my release date and successfully identified harness routing for new avionic box location.

Reviewed and implemented major avionics upgrade program ESDRs (Engineering Source Data) summited from Prime Group and recommend if correction required.

Coordinated with equipment installation and other prime group to resolve interference issue between harness bundle routed to LRUs and identified potential problems early on and to address it before it impacts schedule and budget. I routinely provided timely and consistent solutions to solve routing issues during my lead review to meet cost and schedule targets. Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX Mar. 2020 – Jul 2023 Aeronautical Engineer Staff

Significantly contributed to the transformation of the Block 70 Enhanced Cockpit, both for one and two-seat crew stations, including the integration of the new M&B seat, enhancing the organization's aircraft capabilities.

Served as the project lead for the one-seat JEDI modelling in the Tai-Rocco program, playing a crucial role in the conversion of new one-seat JEDI harnesses to HAD and ensuring on-time submission, adding value to project timelines.

Conducted thorough reviews of multiple install drawings and 3D model harness designs to guarantee adherence to design specifications, producibility, safety, and quality standards before release, thereby enhancing product quality and reducing potential errors.

Coordinated closely with equipment installation teams and other prime groups to identify and resolve interference issues between harness bundles routed to LRUs, proactively addressing problems to prevent disruptions to schedule and budget, ensuring efficient project execution.

Offered timely and effective solutions for routing issues during my lead review, aligning with cost and schedule targets and optimizing resource allocation.

Provided valuable technical expertise in guiding wire routing path decisions and connector and backshell selections for wiring design engineers, ensuring efficient harness design and reducing design iterations.

Reviewed and implemented essential avionics upgrade program ESDRs submitted by the Prime Group, recommending corrective actions when necessary, contributing to the organization's continuous improvement efforts.

Maintained open and effective communication with the chief engineer's office and other prime team leaders daily, facilitating collaboration and information exchange among different teams.

Continuously mentored less experienced harness install team members while efficiently fulfilling my role as a project lead, fostering skill development within the organization.

Delivered regular status updates for all TMP harness install Open Plan packages, ensuring transparency and alignment with project objectives.

Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX Jan. 2017 - Mar 2020 Electrical Engineer Staff

Functioned as a technical advisor for the KF-X program wiring and harness install team in South Korea, contributing valuable expertise to enhance project execution.

Offered technical guidance and support to the KAI (Korea Aerospace Industry) wiring team, assisting in the establishment of efficient harness routing pathways, improving overall project efficiency.

Played a key role in coordinating and facilitating technical resolution of electrical transmission system interfaces, including connector selection and contact assignment, within the system design group, ensuring seamless integration of components.

Collaborated closely with the KAI equipment installation team to proactively address interference issues among harness bundles routed to LRUs, preventing potential project disruptions and maintaining progress.

Leveraged my CATIA skills to demonstrate methods for minimizing lengthy harness routing pathways, effectively reducing major weight-related issues, optimizing resource utilization.

Provided technical support to KAI power panel and matrix design engineers, specifically in major bay areas and detail parts design, enhancing the quality and efficiency of the design process.

Offered engineering solutions to address significant issues that emerged during the drawing release process, improving the overall design quality.

Presented recommendations for inspecting completed designs before release, ensuring adherence to KF-X program design and specifications, as well as producibility, safety, and quality standards, reducing the risk of errors.

Successfully led KAI to achieve an on-schedule Critical Design Review (CDR) by addressing major wiring and harness install issues, contributing to project milestone achievement.

Developed several training manuals for wiring and harness install teams, aiding in the mentoring of new KAI wiring engineers, while effectively managing my responsibilities as a technical advisor, promoting knowledge transfer and skill development. Lockheed Martin – Fort Worth, TX Mar. 2001- Jan 2017 Aeronautical Engineer Staff

Worked as a Senior harness install design engineer with full accountability for creating Class I engineering change packages, resulting in the development of critical F-16 harness and bracket installation drawings, significantly enhancing the organization's aircraft design capabilities.

Collaborated closely with schematic and wiring design engineers, ensuring accurate interpretation of source data and the identification of optimal wiring route paths, connectors, and backshells, reducing errors in the design process.

Coordinated with the electrical wiring team to establish key elements such as wiring length, reference designators, application lists, parts lists, drawing usage flags, wiring lists, and next assembly drawings, while also conducting comprehensive reviews of schematics and wiring diagrams

Facilitated effective communication with the electrical wiring team, mechanical, structural, and project engineers to seamlessly integrate electrical cable and harness designs into the aircraft, guaranteeing proper routing support which involved the precise determination of cable and harness lengths for installations, the development of routing paths, and the creation of harness and bracket installation drawings.

Preliminary engineering layouts, sketches, and notes were prepared, and design proposals were presented using computer-aided design (CATIA) and specifications outlined in AS50881 and 16PR145 documents, streamlining the design process.

Provided invaluable mentorship to new wiring and harness installation engineers, contributing to their professional development, while concurrently fulfilling my responsibilities as a harness install engineer for major avionics upgrades, ensuring continuity of project objectives and knowledge transfer within the organization.

Conducted thorough inspections of engineering designs before release, guaranteeing adherence to design specifications, producibility, safety, and quality standards, minimizing the risk of errors.

Maintained effective and open communication with team leaders and other engineering teams daily, promoting collaboration and information exchange.

Lockheed Martin – Fort Worth, TX Jul. 1998 - Mar 2001 Manufacturing Engineer

Achieved significant cost savings by creating and executing a "Lean Manufacturing" roadmap, which effectively identified and resolved tooling, planning, and engineering challenges on the factory floor, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and reduced expenses.

Approved crucial tool manufacturing orders and material requirements, ensuring that the organization maintained the highest standards of product quality and performance, bolstering customer satisfaction.

Played a key role in streamlining lean manufacturing processes by actively supporting Manufacturing Planners, Design Engineers, and Tool Designers and Makers in product design and manufacturing through a "pull" system, promoting efficient resource utilization and reducing waste.

Skilfully interpreted manufacturers' maintenance manuals (schematics), service bulletins, and engineering specifications, determining the feasibility and methods for repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components, thereby ensuring the integrity of the organization's products.

Collaborated closely with a design team and planners to identify, assess, develop, and implement process improvements, work practices, and equipment utilization strategies, effectively streamlining and automating manufacturing operations, resulting in increased productivity and cost-effectiveness.

Conducted thorough inspections of completed designs and observed operations to verify adherence to design and equipment specifications, as well as operational, safety, and quality standards, minimizing errors and enhancing overall product quality. EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton BSc Manufacturing Engineering Technology May 1998

TECHNICAL SKILLS

CATIA V5 & V6

Microsoft Proficiency: (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

LM Aero Engineering Tools, AS50881

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